Safety-razor



(No Model.)

R.S.BRADLEY.

SAFETY RAZOR.

No. 586,589. Patented July 20, 1897.

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UNITnD STATES PATENT OFFICE.

RICHARD SHERMAN BRADLEY, OF HOUSTON, TEXAS.

SAFETY-RAZOR.

SPECIFICATION forming part of Letters Patent N0. 586,589, dated July 20,1897. Application filed October 19,1896. Serial No. 609,269. (No model.)

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Be it known that I, RICHARD SHERMAN BRADLEY, a citizen of the UnitedStates, and a resident of Houston, county of Harris, and State of Texas,have invented certain new and useful Improvements in Safety-Razors,ofwhich the following is a specification, reference being had to theaccompanying drawings, forming a part thereof, in which similar lettersof reference indicate corresponding parts.

This invention relates to safety-razors, and it has for its object toprovide an improved razor of this class which will be simple inconstruction, which will be similar to an ordinary razor, so that it canbe used either in its safety form or in the ordinary manner, and whichwill furthermore possess advantages in point of convenience,inexpensiveness, ease and facility of operation, efiectiveness, andgeneral efficiency.

In the drawings, Figure 1 is a side elevation showing my improved razorin its safety form. Fig. 2 is a corresponding View showing the oppositeside. Fig. 3 is a corresponding view showing the blade opened and therazor as adapted for use in the ordinary manner. Fig. 4 is a transversesectional view taken on the line I 4, Fig. 1.

Referring to the drawings, A designates a case which is similar to theordinary razorcase, conforming in general contour to the shape of theblade and embodying parallel sides a a, between which the blade isinclosed. The sides Ct a are connected by transverse pins 1) Z) and c 0,respectively, at each end. The outermost pin b at one end forms a pivotfor the blade D, while the adjoining inner pin b forms a rest for theblade, the relative position being such that when the blade is inclosedwithin the case its cutting edge will normally project a slight distancebelow the edge of the case, as shown at (Z. One of the sides 66 is cutaway at c to a suitable extent, as shown at c, Fig. 2, to expose theblade. hen the blade is thus in relative position within the ease, withone side exposed at the cut-away portion of the side of the case and itsedge projecting slightly below the opposite side of the case, and theblade is locked in this position, the device is adapted for convenientuse as a safety-razor.

To look the blade in the position just set forth, I provide within theend of the case adjoining the free end of the blade a catchplate F,mounted upon a transverse pivot-pin g, the pivotal opening fin saidplate being elongated or in the form of a slot, as shown, to permitmovement of said catch-plate in a longitudinal plane.

The plate F is provided with a lip or head f, which is adapted toproject over the top edge or corner of the free end of the blade B whenthe catch-plate is in locked position to lock the blade in position foruse as a safetyrazor, as shown in Figs. 1 and 2.

The catch-plate is adapted to be drawn over upon its pivot, as shown inFig. 3, to disengage it from the blade and permit the adjustment of thelatter into open position for purposes of sharpening or for use as arazor in the ordinary manner. \Vhen the catch is thus thrown intounlocked position, the pin 0 at that end of the case forms a stoplimiting the movement of the plate.

The catch-plate F may be provided with a top lid or projection f adaptedto be readily engaged with the finger in the operation of said plate.

The under edge of the side of the casing below the pivot of the plate Fis segmentally curved, as shown at 7L, to form terminal recesses h h, inwhich will rest a cam-arm t', projecting laterally from the bottom endof the plate F when said plate is in either position. As the plate isoperated the cam-arm travels over the segmental edge It, this movementbeing permitted by reason of the elongated opening or slot of the plate.

I prefer to form a segmental recess k in the bottom edge of the side ofthe casing at the opposite end of the cutting edge of the blade.

In practice when the blade is locked in the position shown in Figs. 1and 2 for use as a safety-razor the blade may be readily released andopened, as shown in Fig. 3, for use in the ordinary manner or forpurposes of sharpening by simply pressing down upon the top of the freeend of the blade with one hand and operating the attachment with theother hand to bring the latter into the position shown in Fig. 2. Inagain locking the blade in safety position it may be likewise slightlypressed down and the catch -plate carried over from the position shownin Fig. 3 to that shown in Figs. 1 and 2. The cutaway portion 6 at theside of the case permits the wiping off or cleaning of the blade in thesame manner as an ordinary razor when the device is in use as asafety-razor.

Having thus described my invention, what I claim as new, and desire tosecure by Letters Patent, is

, 1. An improved safety-razor, comprising the case embodying sidepieces, the blade pivotally mounted at one end of said case and adaptedto be inclosed therein with its edge projecting slightly below the case,one of said sides being cut away, substantially as set forth, and thecatch-plate pivoted within the case at the opposite end and providedwith a lip adapted to engage the free end of the blade, the pivot ofsaid plate being elongated and the latter being provided with a lateralcam at its bottom adapted to engage a segmental way formed by recessesin the bottom of the case, and a stop for the catch-plate located in thesaid case, substantially as and for the purpose set forth.

2. In an improved safety-razor, the combination, with the case, carryingthe blade pivated at one end and adapted to project slightly below thecase, and the stop-pin therein to limit the downward movement of theblade; of a catch-plate pivotally mounted in the case at the oppositeend and adapted to engage the free end of the blade, said catch-platebeing provided with an elongated pivot and with a lateral cam engaging asegmental guideway formed at the bottom of the case, and a stop-pin inthe case to limit its outward movement, substantially as and for thepurpose set forth.

In testimony that I claim the foregoing as my invention I have signed myname, in presence of two witnesses, this 12th day of October, 1896.

RICHARD SHERMAN BRADLEY.

\Vitnesses:

ROBERT ALVIN CnADwIoK, PAUL BREMAND TIMPSON.

